As part of preparing to age in place, see the discussion "When is Do Not Resuscitate applied."

I would not want to spend years in serious cognitive disability if I can avoid it, so I must recognize that at my age the chance of recovering after CPR is not very good.
For most of us in the US, assisted end-of-life is not an option. We won't have the option to say "nevermind."
It isn't easy to think about, but it occurs to me that if my heart is not beating I will quickly be unconscious and at peace, and would not be worrying about my possible future!

Here's the article:
< https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/05/29/1177914622/a-natural-death-may-be-preferable-for-many-than-enduring-cpr&gt;&gt;